Fewer back-and-forth emails
Clear specs → quick approvals
Tolerances & tests reduce QC issues
Fabric & Materials Errors
1. Vague Descriptions
Factories can’t guess. Ambiguity leads to incorrect materials and colors.
Don’t: “Blue cotton fabric”
Do: “100% Cotton Jersey, 180 GSM, Pantone 19-4052 TCX”
2. Skipping BOM Details
Missing trims/threads/labels halts production while the factory waits.
Don’t: Leave trims unspecified
Do: List all: YKK zipper, Gutermann thread, care label…
3. Ignoring Feasibility
Specifying techniques not available locally causes delays & costs.
Don’t: Demand a stitch the machines can’t do
Do: Confirm capabilities with factory upfront
Measurement & Fit Errors
4. Incomplete Measurement Specs
Missing POMs means the factory guesses the fit.
Don’t: Provide only chest & length
Do: Include sleeve, waist, hip, rise, inseam…
5. Missing Tolerances
Without ±, QC becomes subjective and disputes rise.
Don’t: Waist: 80cm
Do: Waist: 80cm (Tolerance: ±1cm)
6. Inconsistent Data
If size chart says 50cm but diagram says 52cm → chaos.
Don’t: Let pages contradict
Do: Cross-check all numbers
Design & Artwork Errors
7. No Clear Visuals
Text-only is misread. Pictures + callouts remove ambiguity.
Don’t: “Add pleats to the front.”
Do: Sketch + labelled diagram of knife pleats.
8. Unclear Artwork Placement
“Place logo on chest” is vague—spec exact position & method.
Don’t: “Small logo on sleeve.”
Do: 5 cm logo, 10 cm down from shoulder seam, embroidery.
Process Errors
9. No Version Control
Old files get used if versions aren’t crystal clear.
Don’t: TechPack_Final.pdf
Do: Style123_v2.1_2025-10-03.pdf
10. No Testing Requirements
If you don’t ask for tests, you won’t get them.
Don’t: Assume “standard tests”.
Do: List AATCC/ISO tests (e.g., AATCC 135).
11. Assuming the Factory Knows
Never leave decisions open—spec every detail.
Don’t: “Use standard stitching.”
Do: “Single-needle lockstitch, 12 SPI.”
Compliance & Finishing Errors
12. Language Ambiguity
Terms may not translate—use diagrams for clarity.
Don’t: “Godet insert” (text only)
Do: Labelled diagram of godet placement.
13. Over-complicated Layout
Cluttered packs are slow to read & easy to misread.
Don’t: Cram everything on one page
Do: Use clear sections: BOM, POM, Construction, Grading…
14. Care Label Errors
Wrong content/symbols → legal risk & damage.
Don’t: Guess wash symbols
Do: Verify all destination-market requirements.
15. No Packaging Instructions
Folding/bagging/boxing affect arrival condition.
Don’t: “Pack and ship.”
Do: Specify fold, polybag, carton size, units/box.
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